I've been to Bangkok 4 times, stayed in centrally located and good hotels. But stay in Niphon's place turned out to be the best, and made me fall in love with the city. I'm coming back again - that's for sure. About Niphon: you have read it already - super host. Quick prompt replies, answers to all possible questions. He is a very accommodating , polite and composed person. I wish I was as good a guest as he is a host - well, I managed to mess up with the key in the end, for which I'm still sorry but hope we managed to solve it. Thank you, Niphon! My respect for Thai people only grew by getting to know you :) About the flat. Wonderful. It's cosy, gives you feeling of home away from home. View of the city over the river in the evening, after a day of walking - priceless. Take a glass of wine, sit back and look at that huge city heart beat even at night. Whole kondo is superb, I stay in one of the best living complexes of my city and still I was very impressed. Spacious airy lobby with tables and chair for chilling out, cute garden overlooking river, a small cafe, polite staff. I could stay there for a month. The USP of the flat - that it is actually situated in a local residential area of Bangkok, which gives you an altogether different feel of city. It's like you see someone at a party, all decked up with a drink in hand and with an attitude, and then you go home to that person, drink coffee, laugh and look at each other with different eyes - and connect instantly. At the same time flat is pretty close to all major attractions. We traveled by taxis ( although boats and BTS are an option, too) - ask the security guy at the taxi driveway to get u a cab, it takes max 5 minutes. Trip to Royal Palace, shopping centres , etc will set you back by about 100-120 Baht. Trip to Ancient city - around 400 Baht. Two small grocery shops on both sides of entry to the complex provide all basic requirements. Please remember that alcohol ( including beers) can be bought only between 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm. There is also a good local market - as you exit kondo gate, turn right and walk down for about 500 m. On the way there will be stands with fruits, food, vegetables and one zillion Thai things I've no idea about. In the beginning of your walk will be a small eatery ( on the right side of pavement ) - they serve very nice duck and chicken. You won't miss it, there r tables and locals eating all the time. Bunk rice and gravy , just take a portion of duck ( or two)) and make amazing sandwiches at home. Don't...